Description
Warm, cozy, and bursting with banana bread flavor, this Simple Banana Bread Syrup is a dreamy companion for your favorite breakfast ideas, quick snacks, or even creative coffee moments. With real mashed banana, cinnamon, and brown sugar, this easy recipe is a go-to for anyone craving comfort food in liquid form. Ideal for drizzling over pancakes, oatmeal, or stirring into lattes, it’s one of those easy food ideas that turns everyday meals into special treats. If you’re looking for a quick breakfast upgrade or a healthy snack addition, this syrup has you covered.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana mashed
1 cup water
3/4 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon banana extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Mash a ripe banana thoroughly until smooth with minimal lumps.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine mashed banana, water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk well.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once bubbling, reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and optional banana extract.
5. Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-safe container, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
6. Let it cool for 10–15 minutes. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
7. Transfer to a clean glass bottle or jar. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.
Notes
Always strain the syrup for the smoothest texture.
Use very ripe bananas for the most flavor.
For longer storage, freeze in small portions and thaw as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Syrup / Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg